Advice please

fionamiller50

Perhaps I'm wrong - but I've decided to use this to record what I eat and aim to lose 1/2lb per week by making changes gradually that I can keep going for life. After having my first child 17 1/2 years ago I gained 28lb. I lost most of this when he was about 2 - but regained again gradually over a series of miscarriages. Then son number 2 was born - and over the years that followed I gained another 7lb. About 3 years back I lost 16lb - but have gradually put all but one of these back on.

For me the key is finding time for exersise - and motivation after a gruelling 13 hour day. But at 50 and at risk of diabetes I must find a way. I've got 36lb to lose... which at 1/2 lb a week will take 1 1/2 years - but if the system is sutainable then hopefully it will not go back on again.I've always been active when there is time - our family holidays involve climbing mountains and cycling a lot.

Does that sound sensible? I've spent the last 5 months as a member of WW - but the pro-points system is not very easy to use and rather complicated. I've been impressed by how simple it is on this one to record food consumed.

charliecat39

Hello Fiona. It sounds like you have a good plan there. A steady weight loss is meant to be far better/healthier than a fast fix. I am aiming to loose about half a pound a week, and I have about 1500 calories a day plus any extra I get from exercise.

I find I have loads to eat and feel good and it keeps me motivated. When I first started, I was eating 1200 like MFP said and I found that I was hungry and it was very limiting when I was out and about. 1500 is a far more sustainable amount.

I like this way better as I can eat absolutely anything I want as long as its within calories. I do normally stick to healthier food, but its good to know you can eat whatever.... as soon as I say I can't have something, I want it even more!

Good luck for your weight loss

Suzanne